Employee drilling a 1/2" hole. Drill bit snagged a thin wire and wrapped it around. when this happens the loose end of wire away from drill bit wrapped around employee finger causing a laceration
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Mountain States Constructors Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Mountain States Constructors Inc · Struck by flying object
Employee was re-tightened a hose connection on the ground next to a 300 cone. Gathering belt was feeding the 300 cone crusher with 5-7" rock. A rock bounded out of cone and landed on employee left hand while they were re-tightening the water hose.
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